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NAD+ For Brain Aging and Neurodegenerative Disorders

NAD+ is a molecule that plays a crucial role in cell metabolism. It helps cells keep themselves healthy. NAD+ Treatments can offer health and wellness benefits such as a reduced risk of chronic diseases, healthy weight management, and improved cognitive function.

Benzodiazepine Abuse

Can You Die From Taking Benzodiazepines?

Aside from opioids and alcohol, Benzodiazepines are currently the most widely abused drug in the United States. Many people take benzodiazepines in addition to other drugs and alcohol, giving a murky view of the real dangers of drugs.

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No Amount of Alcohol Is Safe For Pregnant Women

Alcohol is simply not safe for pregnant women to consume. Not even a small amount of alcohol is safe for pregnant women to drink. Women who are pregnant should not drink… period.

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How To Quit Drinking – The Safe Way

Alcohol is one of the most easily-available, yet most dangerous substance a person can abuse. While the argument is still out whether social drinking can be contained and can remain healthy, unhealthy drinking habits are most assuredly a problem for your physical and mental health.

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Is Using Subutex During Pregnancy Safe?

Subutex us a medication that contains buprenorphine and is used in the treatment of opioid use disorder, pain management, and opioid addiction maintenance programs. It is considered a “harm reduction” drug that replaces the use of illicit opioid drugs like heroin, morphine, Percocet, fentanyl, etc.

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Why Xanax, Benzodiazepines, and Anti-Anxiety Medications Can Actually Give You Anxiety

Far too many people think that abusing over-the-counter and prescription drugs do not have the long-term risks that illicit street drugs and alcohol present. Abuse of RX drugs – especially opioids and benzodiazepines — has proven to be especially damaging to the physical and mental wellbeing of patients in recent years.

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Ties Between Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Substance Abuse

Substance abuse, from alcohol or drug abuse, can create or worsen existing mental health disorders. OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, is a mental health disorder that is characterized by obsessive behaviors that a person cannot control.

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Subutex for Opioid Withdrawal and Detox

Subutex was a sublingual (taken under the tongue) medication with the active ingredient Buprenorphine. Subutex as a brand name was discontinued in 2011, and now there are only generic forms of sublingual buprenorphine available, but many still refer to sublingual buprenorphine as “Subutex.”

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How to Get Started with Treatment for Addiction in Mesa, Arizona

This guide is intended to speak directly to those suffering from theĀ  addiction, but is just as helpful for families and friends of addicts that are helping to get a loved one into rehab or addiction treatment. The first step in seeking addiction treatment is to figure out where you are going to go for treatment.

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It Is Dangerous to Self Medicate Anxiety with Alcohol

Alcohol increases anxiety in the long-term, even though it may seem to offer a temporary relief from anxiety and panic. Many individuals find themselves falling quickly into the habit of self-medicating with alcohol, without even realizing that is what they are doing.